Faith Stories
Central to our life together is the sharing of our faith stories.
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A collection of articles and devotional thoughts by our pastors and staff.
Central to our life together is the sharing of our faith stories.
A collection of articles and devotional thoughts by our pastors and staff.
As of today, May 8, we have received 189 "Bridge to the Future" Capital
Campaign pledges for a total of $611,000.00
We welcome everyone to come to New Agers, a group that meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month... [Read More]
Our childcare staff will have a “Parents’ Night Out” on Friday, May 16th, from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m... [Read More]
The latest Pickle Elementary Book Sale held in March was hugely successful. Volunteers from First Church sold more than 700 new.. [Read More]
Holly Schwartz, a church member and Sanctuary Choir member, invites you to a recital on Saturday, May 17th, at 5:30 p.m. in the Murchison Chapel... [Read More]
Musica Sacra (the Concert Series at The First United Methodist Church) presents a dedicatory concert for the Hubbard Double Harpsichord featuring... [Read More]
What was your childhood Christian education experience? If you are like me, you may remember Bible school songs, ... [Read More]
All United Methodist women and all women interesting in joining or learning more about UMW are invited to a meeting on Sunday, May 18th, at 5:00 p.m. in Garrison Chapel... [Read More]
Please join the First Church Reconciling Ministries Team and communities for our annual worship celebration on Sunday, May 18th,... [Read More]
The next Administrative Board meeting will be Sunday, May 18th, in the Great Hall of the Family Life Center... [Read More]
May Mission Emphasis Benefits The Russia Initiative
Partnership. A partnership is the working together cooperatively of two or more persons. First Church and other churches of the Southwest Texas Conference are in partnership with Good News UMC in Vologda, Russia...... [Read More]
In 2007, FUMC paid 100% of our apportionments. We received the following letter from the Southwest Texas Conference Treasury and Secretary, David Seilheimer, and the ministries that we have helped with our generosity.
Click on the image below to read the letter.
FUMC will strive to become a place of passionate worship where people experience transformation of body, mind, and spirit through…
FUMC will strive to become involved in risk-taking ministries in which we …
FUMC will strive to become a place of extravagant generosity in which…
FUMC will strive to become a place where faith-forming relationships are built by…
FUMC will strive to become a place of radical hospitality achieved by…
May 14th
Noon Communion Service
12:10 p.m.
Rev. Young Min Son & Rev. Clifton Stringers, leaders
We gather for a brief worship service including prayer, singing, silent meditation, and sharing Holy Communion. It is a great way to help keep a sense of God’s presence in the middle of the week and at the center of our lives.
Evening Service
7:00 p.m.
“The Call and the Promise”
Matthew 28:16-20
Rev. Kathleen Jones, Leader
A candlelight service of instrumental and sung music, guided prayer, and preaching, followed by a time of fellowship
May 18th
In the Sanctuary
9:00 and 11:00 a.m.
Peace With Justice Sunday
“An Appeal for Order”
Often we appeal for order, but
the question is whose order are we seeking.
Matthew 28:16-20
Psalm 8
Rev. John McMullen, preacher
In Room 212 of the Sanctuary Building
9:00 a.m.
This service is focused on being still and quiet in community, practicing the presence of God in the present moment.
Rev. Mimi Raper, Leader
In the Chapel
Peace With Justice Sunday
Rev. Clifton Stringer, preacher
Rev. Clifton Stringer, preacher
Music: Contemporary Music
Our offices are open Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closed 12-1 p.m. for lunch) and Sunday mornings, 8 to 11 a.m.
Telephone: 478-5684
Fax: 478-6169
Mail: First United Methodist Church
1201 Lavaca
Austin, Texas 78701
Email:john@fumcaustin.org
Lay leaders and staff have boxes in the office where you may leave information, or call and leave a message.
Other Information:
Family Life Center: 457-8404
Preschool: 478-5709
If You See Building Maintenance Problems:
If you see areas in the building which need repairs or area you would like to see the Trustees consider as improvements, send an email note to trustees@fumcaustin.org. Your request can then be reviewed by the Trustees. Thank you for your help.
Website Inquiries:
webmaster@fumcaustin.org
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